From Hermosa Beach, California Ukulele player, Jack Tracy has a 'Real Talk' with notable musicians, artists, business leaders and residents of the South Bay beach cities.
Black American Bait & Switch / Martin Luther King Jr.
In this episode of Real Talk with Jack Tracy, I will examine a novel theory of my own creation. I am convinced that while Black America continues to revere the image and the thought of Martin Luther King Jr., his true person and teaching has been gutted and deceptively replaced with the divisive philosophy of the Socialist/Communist, W.E.B. DuBois. I assert that following the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, three competing philosophies emerged among Black leaders. Booker T Washington...
26 Nov 2025
South Bay Civil Debate * Lawrence Chaves
In this Real Talk with Jack Tracy episode, we are starting a new series called, South Bay Civil Debate. Conservative musician Jack Tracy sits down for the first time with Progressive Hollywood influencer Lawrence Chaves for a calm, honest, and respectful debate. From Donald Trump to transgenderism, from health care to religion, from men in women's sports to terrorism and immigration, we will search for common ground and avoid shouting at one another over our differences of opinion. We ...
1 Nov 2025
Mrs. Nellie Hartsoe - Twelve Miracles and a Glimpse of Heaven
In this episode of Real Talk with Jack Tracy, Jack interviews his long lost childhood mentor, Mrs. Nellie K. Hartsoe. Now living in her home state of South Carolina, Mrs. Hartsoe was the leader and choir director of the church youth group - Protestant Youth Of The Chapel - in Erlangen, Germany many years ago. Before retirement she was an English teacher, motivational speaker and author of Twelve Miracles Including a Glimpse of Heaven. Now 90 years old, Mrs. Hartsoe shares her astonishing true...
6 Feb 2024
Kenneth Cooper Pulitzer Prize winning Journalist on Affirmative Action & The Supreme Court
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Real Talk with Jack Tracy.
I'm happy to be podcasting from beautiful South Bay California and looking out of my office window I see sheets of rain, I mean, liquid sunshine, falling all over Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach. But, as we know, It Never Rains in Southern California! So I am certain the real Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow.
Ok. Well since our last show we have shifted directions slightly form music and today our topic is:
Affirmative Action Banned by The United States Supreme Court.
Now, some of you might remember that last year in 2023 a case came before the Supreme Court in which, Harvard University was being sued by a group called Students For Fair Admissions over descriminary practices against Asian Americans. The Supreme Court ruled that Harvard did practice discrimination and ruled that Affirmative Action in College admissions is unconstitutional.
The Court's decision overruled some important cases like California vs Bakke and Grutter vs Bollinger, which have for a long time have helped and aided disadvantaged black students in this country to attend some of the more prestigious colleges and universities. I was also among those minority students of few means who was aided by federal dollars to go to school.
So I want to know, What Is The Road Ahead? for aspiring young black students today and how will they find entrance into some of the better schools if there is little or no Financial Aid?
I'm concerned for disadvantaged and minority children and students some even in my own family, that If they choose higher education that they can look forward to many of the same opportunities that I had.
So I'm really happy today to have with me on the show a man who will give us his well- informed opinion and some insight on this issue, Kenneth Cooper a Pulitzer prize-winning journalist and fellow Washington University St Louis alum.
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2 Mar 2021
Guitarist and Singer, Nate LaPointe
Joining me on the program today is Nate LaPointe, the tremendously talented, lead singer and lead guitarist of Cubensis, the popular Grateful Dead tribute band, or as Nate insists, Grateful Dead experience because there is no mimicking here. These guys are the real deal. Now, that band includes, Craig Marshall, guitar, Brad Rhodes and Ed Fletcher on drums, Larry Ryan bass, and Tom Ryan on keys.
Nate grew up learning backstage from some of the best musicians can play about any style of music – and his degree in Jazz guitar lead him to music popularity in rock, pop, blues bluegrass and soul and country.
He worked with soul legend Bobby Womack for 10 years, and with BB King and also Vince Welnick keyboardist for the Dead.
As we record, Nate is in the South Bay to record some music to celebrate the August 1st birthday of the legendary Jerry Garcia.
He also has a Friday night live show that streams on Facebook. Check him on Facebook/ Nate Lapointe.
www.NateLapointe.com (http://www.natelapointe.com)
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10 Nov 2020
Guitarist, Mitch Perry
It is Election Day and and getting my vote for joining me on the program is the legendary Rock guitarist, Mitch Perry. Mitch has a lot to say about his new album Music Box and his Band, MPG (Mitch Perry Group).
Featuring new classic rock songs like, Valentine, Believe, and seven others, the album is powered by a collection of great artists including vocalist Keith England, bassist Dan McNay, drummer Tal Bergman, keyboardist Dave Shultz, with Shelly Bonet and Kara Turner also on vocals.
The album is Music Box and it gets my Presidential Seal of Approval.
Mitchperry.com (http://www.mitchperry.com)
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9 Oct 2020
Guitarist and Singer, Zeal Levin #2
Today I am happy to say that the Funkmaster of Hermosa Beach and my good friend, Zeal Levin is back with us for a second time and with some news about the new CD he is near to completing called, ‘Burrito Boogie.’
Zeal leads the cool band, Triple Bueno, doing original funk, Reggae, rock, hip-hop, pop as well as covers. They describe themselves as being “about love, respecting the earth and equality for all. A collective of passionate and talented musicians who love shaping a performance that pays tribute to the legends that have come before. Never playing the same song twice, Triple Bueno is constantly evolving their originals and twists on cover songs.”
I am following up with Zeal after our last conversation several months ago when we discussed his previous CD, ‘Sending Fire” so, it will interesting and to see what is happening with his music today.
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18 Aug 2020
Band Leader, Chrissy Ras
Today I am happy for you to get to know the remarkable, Chrissy Ras, singer, drummer and leader of the award - winning band, Pulp Vixen: a Female Fueled, high energy dance band. They specialize in Top 40 dance music , latin, hip-hop and rock, too. And if you like country, they can also deliver music from Carrie Underwood and the Zac Brown Band. Chrissy and her bands have been featured several times at Fiesta Hermosa but, things have now changed and live performances are hard to produce. Chrissy will tell us how her band is determined to keep working despite the pandemic and this classically trained pianist, turned corporate exec, turned Rock band leader explains her personal recipe for success.
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1 Aug 2020
Folk/Rock Duo, Andy & Renee Part 1
Today I am excited to have you listen to PART 1 of my conversation with the remarkable duo, Andy Hill and Renee Safier, better known around the South Bay as, Andy & Renee.
If you enjoy the music of Bob Dylan, Springsteen, Lucinda Williams, Bonnie Raitt, Elton John, Neil Young, Van Morrison, then you will love the music that Andy & Renee create along with their band Hard Rain. Their unique sound has delighted audiences large and small all over the world. www.andyandrenee.com
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3 Jul 2020
Singer, Olivia Pucci
From the first note, the voice of Olivia Pucci draws you away. A resident of Redondo beach, her stylish music, work and popularity have made her a featured artist in many five star venues from Palos Verdes to Beverly Hills. Olivia discusses the adjustments she is making since the pandemic as a Mom. and her new role as a Bose Professional Artist in the Live Home Concert Series. www.Oliviapucci.com, www.Facebook.com/Oliviapuccimusic.
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19 Jun 2020
Guitarist, BJ Arnold
BJ Arnold is a favorite guitarist and singer for many people in the Beach Cities especially in Manhattan Beach where he has been a featured performer at the Downstairs Bar for several years. Other of his venues include, OB's Pub & Grill, Hermosa Brewing Company, and The Deck. Recently moved into Hermosa Beach, BJ speaks about new plans for his music in the post pandemic and our first steps toward a collaboration.
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5 Jun 2020
Guitarist and Singer, Kevin Sousa
...And today I am really happy to talk to the entirely soulful Guitarist and Singer, Kevin Sousa. Kevin is recognized in every corner of Hermosa Beach and around the South Bay for his exceptional music and his other many professional contributions to the beauty and harmony of this tight-knit community....
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29 May 2020
Guitarist, Adam James Lawson
Guitarist and singer Adam James Lawson leads the Lucky Ones Band in Hermosa Beach. Prior to the pandemic, The Lucky Ones are featured at Tower 12 on Pier Plaza. Adam discusses his new music and a new approach to performing in Hermosa Beach. Find his music at: www.Theluckyonesband.com and on Facebook @TheLuckyOnesBand
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21 May 2020
Guitarist, TJ Brinjak
From his home studio in Hermosa Beach, guitarist and music educator, TJ Brinjak discusses his new online teaching practices in light of the current pandemic and quarantine orders. Discover his music at: https://www.facebook.com/tj.brinjak (https://www.facebook.com/tj.brinjak)
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15 May 2020
Guitarist, Zeal Levin.
Popular musician Zeal Levin discusses his approach to performing in Hermosa Beach in light of the current pandemic and quarantine orders. Find his music at: www.Zeallevin.com and www.Triplebueno.com
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